84 Pct Of CEOs In Malaysia To Expand Beyond Traditional Industry Boundaries -- PwC Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- About 84 per cent of chief executive officers (CEOs) in Malaysia plan to expand beyond their traditional industry boundaries over the next three years, targeting adjacent and fast-moving sectors, according to PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey – Malaysia. 

AHAM Capital Distributes RM1.39 Bln Across 84 Funds In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) has declared RM1.39 billion in income distribution for the financial year 2025 (FY2025), spanning 84 wholesale and retail funds.

Malaysia’s Trade Breaks RM3 Trillion Mark Despite Challenging Global Conditions -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's total trade in 2025 reached its highest value on record, surpassing the RM3 trillion mark at RM3.06 trillion, a 6.3 per cent year-on-year increase, with exports exceeding imports to generate a RM151.80 billion trade surplus.

Malaysia-US ART Yet To Be Implemented - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-United States (US) Agreement on Reciprocal Trade  (ART) inked during the 47th ASEAN Summit has yet to come into force as the government is still in the negotiation phase and seeking clear written assurances, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Firmer Vs Greenback On Rising US-EU Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to open firmer on Tuesday, tracking a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) as tensions between the United States and the European Union intensified following renewed remarks by the administration of US President Donald Trump over Greenland.

CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking CBOT Soybean Oil Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, tracking weakness in the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil market, a trader said.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher in line with gains on the US COMEX market.

AAX Redesignates Benyamin Ismail As General Manager, Appoints Tharumalingam As Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has redesignated its chief executive officer (CEO) Benyamin Ismail to the position of general manager, effective today, as part of the consolidation of AirAsia Group’s aviation business under AAX.

Ringgit Firms Against Greenback On Economic Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar at Monday’s close and was mixed against its ASEAN peers, supported by signs of Malaysia’s economic resilience after advance gross domestic product expanded a stronger-than-expected 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025.

KLCI Futures End Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower, in line with the weaker underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Flat Amid Mixed Regional Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index pared earlier losses, ending marginally lower after late buying lifted it to the day’s high of 1,712.33 at the close, amid mixed regional sentiment.

ICC, Carbon Measures Name First Carbon Accounting Expert Panel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures announced the first cohort of experts appointed to the Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting, a global initiative to define the principles, scope, and practical applications of a ledger-based carbon emissions accounting system.